Musings: On Peace…

“Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.” Gautama Buddha

Musings: On Peace…

If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart. Lao Tzu

Dear One,
Beloved, Blogger, Family, Friend… You know who you are. Yes You! This missive is for you. Thank you for making an important contribution to my year through your words, advice, comments, hugs, likes, and laughter. I’m amazed at how quickly time has flown. We have now entered the final month of yet another remarkable year, and I’d like to invite you to keep peace in the forefront of your mind. As you plan for the holidays and all the religious/non-religious celebrations that come with them, make peace one of the gifts you share.

“In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don’t.” Blaise Pascal

“The Emergence” has begun.
The prophecy says, ‘Let the dawn come.
Let all the people and all the creatures have peace,
let all things live happily, for love must not only be
between humans, but between all living things.
They said, ‘We are the Children of the Sun,’
and we are… Awakening As One.

Dear One,
Beloved, Blogger, Family, Friend… You know who you are. Yes You! This missive is for you. Your light, creativity and compassionate words continue to sustain this world, even as others turn to conflict and aggression. Every tiny act of peace sends thousands of ripples across the ocean of suffering and despair. Don’t give up for We/You are the way-showers, the peacekeepers, and the children of the sun… Our collective actions will help us leave a legacy of peace to our children, our loved ones, and our planet for generations to come. Let’s remember to daily invoke the divine and all that is light, love, healing and uplifting in mankind. Om lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu ~ May all beings in all of the worlds be happy. May you, your loved ones and all who connect with you be happy this holiday season. Thank YOU.More below!

“The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us.” Black Elk

Dear One,
Beloved, Blogger, Family, Friend… You know who you are. Yes You! This missive is for you. Peace is not a fantasy or an anomaly. We can achieve it; slowly but surely. World Peace is an important part of our compassionate nature and what many of us desire; the spirit of peace is within us. Although some have abandoned it for the spoils of war, my hope is that we find our way back to peace… and bring our troops home. May peace prevail in your household and beyond. Thank you for lending an ear; for listening. Thank you for all you do.
Peace and Blessings,
Elizabeth

Have a Peaceful week ahead!
What are your thoughts? What does Peace mean to you? Do you have advice to offer on the subject? Do share! Thank you. :-)

This post was inspired by a prompt from WP Daily Post: Audience of One. Picture the one person in the world you really wish were reading your blog. Write her or him a letter.

*Please bear with me as I catch up on your blogs and commenting… I’m back on track with reading and responding to your blogs; albeit at a slow pace. Thank you all for your patience! :-)

Positive Motivation Tip: Peace, Hope, Love, are all intertwined… Keep them alive and share the good will. Live!

Thanks again for a wonderfully inspiration post, Elizabeth. Love your peace quotes, but my favourite is one attributed to Jimi Hendrix. “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Wishing you very peaceful weekend. xx

hello what a synchronicity i’m reading a book written by lionel little eagle pinn http://www.amazon.com/Lionel-Little-Eagle-Pinn/e/B001KIW0KO
in english my dear !!! i feel like a student lol….thank you so much eli for this peacefull post , i’ll send you many blessings and light …cause we are all one !

TY Sharon for your wisdom and visit… It’s my prayer too that, at least, during this season, all the warring factions will cease fire and try peace and conciliatory negotiations for a change again… True.

Thank you for your positive words and inspiration! It seems that there is a tendency in society to not only see the negative, but to actively search for it and thrive on it. Peace is possible and the shift starts with us.

Well said… I was reading an article in the NYTimes about the cop who bought shoes for a homeless man. Many commentators felt that more of those stories should be the norm instead of the usual diet of extreme violence and fear inducing stories… They have their place but a bit more balance won’t hurt. I agree. TY! :-)

Thank you for sharing these encouraging and positive thoughts .. It’s early in the morning here, and reading your post is such a good start in the day now! As Lao Tsu said “There must be peace in the hearts” ..and I feel we all should seek peace in ourselves and then spread it out to the others around us .. it really should be possible to make our precious world a little more peaceful.

Forgive me for my insufficient knowledge of English to express all the thoughts in my head when reading your post. Thanks so much for your good wishes :) Have a great day!

Thank you for this reminder of what is really important, not only in this holiday season, but in life. I’m taking Mother Teresa to heart and starting with peace in my family at ALL TIMES, which means starting with the man in the mirror. Peace Out, Eliz.

Reblogged this on Starfish Way and commented:
“Let’s remember to daily invoke the divine and all that is light, love, healing and uplifting in mankind.”
“Our collective actions will help us leave a legacy of peace to our children, our loved ones, and our planet for generations to come.”